This Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce is EPIC! I am totally obsessed with this tofu. Ready in under 20 minutes + vegan + only 6 ingredients! It is super easy to run out of ways to prepare tofu. Peanut Sauce Tofu to the rescue! Perfect for on top of rice, quinoa, noodles, steamed vegetables, and even a salad. Also perfect for meal prep or to roll into a wrap!
Tara’s Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Tofu With Peanut Sauce:
- No Air Fryer? No Problem! Coat your tofu cubes in a few tablespoons of sesame oil and sauté over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides. Easy!
- Cooking without oil? (Me too!) You could bake your tofu. Follow my recipe here for Crispy Oven Baked Tofu with No Oil.
- Follow my easy step-by-step tutorial on How to Air Fry Tofu right here.
- New to Tofu? Check out my Tofu for Beginners right here.
- Serving suggestions: Served over rice noodles or Instant Pot Quinoa. You could also pair this with Air Fried Green Beans or Broccoli, or Perfect Basmati Rice.
- Use creamy peanut butter, not the chunky kind.
- Want to spice it up? Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top, add in a tablespoon of sriracha to your sauce, or up the amount of red chili pepper powder.
Need more Asian-inspired recipes?
Try my recipe for Asian Ginger Dressing, Thai Peanut Salad, Thai Coconut Curry, or Vegan Pad Thai.
Air Fryer Peanut Sauce Tofu
January 17, 2021
: 2-3 people
This dish is made awesome with the creamy, peanutty sauce that is super easy, vegan, and ready in a few minutes. A versatile sauce that can be added to your favorite vegetables, quinoa, noodles or rice!
Ingredients
- 14 ounce container organic extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp garlic paste or minced garlic
- 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4-1/2 tsp ground red pepper or chili powder (to taste)
- optional toppings: scallions, chopped peanuts, additional red pepper flakes.
Directions
- Step 1 Combine peanut butter, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and water in a mason jar. Shake until ingredients are fully combined. Set aside.
- Step 2 Drain water from tofu packaging, no need to press. Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.
- Step 3 Place the tofu in the air fryer in a single layer. Air Fry at 390 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping each tofu cube over after 5 minutes of cooking. This will need to be done in batches as the tofu needs to be in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Step 4 While your tofu cooks, add the remaining ingredients to a skillet or pot, simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequntly.
- Step 5 Once tofu is golden brown, carefully remove from air fryer and add to pot with the peanut sauce. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes gently stirring ensuring all tofu cubes are coated. Add a few additional tablespoons of water if you find the sauce is too thick.
- Step 6 Transfer to serving dish with your choice of steamed vegetables, noodles, rice, quinoa, or simply eat as is! Top with sesame seeds, scallions, red pepper flakes, and peanuts to taste. Enjoy!
Such an easy recipe. Turns out perfect every time.